Transavia.com orders seven 737NGs plus three options

Transavia.com finalized an order for seven 737NGs valued at $523 million plus three options.
The order, which is for -800s but allows for the substitution of other NG models, previously was listed by Boeing as unidentified. The Air France KLM subsidiary said the new 737s will be equipped with blended winglets and replace older aircraft in its fleet. CFMI valued the engine order at $95 million.
The aircraft are scheduled for delivery between 2009 and 2012. If the options are exercised, the ...

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